Telemundo begins production of Una Maid en Manhattan.

Telemundo Studios and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today start of production on “Una Maid en Manhattan,” their new primetime novela that premieres this fall on Telemundo. Starring Litzy and Eugenio Siller, this original novela tapes in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Mexico.

“Una Maid en Manhattan” tells the story of Marisa Luján (Litzy), a brave and enterprising young Mexican mother who, due to certain circumstances in her life, migrates to the United States with her 10 year old son, Lalo (Jorge Eduardo). There she will face situations common to all immigrants. After settling down in Los Angeles, Marisa moves to Manhattan, where she starts working as a maid in one of the Big Apple’s most prestigious hotels; but a twist of fate and a misunderstanding will lead her to know true love when she meets Cristóbal Parker Salas (Eugenio Siller).

“We are delighted to launch the production of our newest novela, “Una Maid en Manhattan,” with our partner, Sony Pictures Television,” said Joshua Mintz, senior executive vice president, Telemundo Entertainment. “This co-production, leverages both SPT’s and Telemundo’s renowned track records for producing first-rate, high-quality content and provides us with the opportunity to compile the best talent both in front of and behind the camera.”

“We’re very excited to work with Telemundo on the production of ‘Una Maid en Manhattan,” said Donna Cunningham, managing director and executive vice president, production, Latin America/US Hispanic, SPT. “The compelling love story combined with well-known stars and high-quality production value will capture a wide variety of audiences in the region.”

This production boasts a star-studded cast that also includes Vanesa Villela, Liz Gallardo, Marisela González, Paulo Quevedo, Karen Sentíes, Henry Zakka, Ismael La Rosa, Ana Sobelo, Jeimy Osorio, Carlos Atie, Maite Embil, Fred Valle, Jorge Hernández and Mónica Pasqualotto.

The theme song of “Una Maid en Manhattan” will be performed by Litzy and Eugenio Siller. This original novela is directed by Nicolás de Blassi and Jaime Segura; general producer is Mariana Iskandarani. The story is adapted by Luis Zelkowics. The executive producer is Aurelio Valcarcel- Carrol (La Casa de al Lado, ¿Dónde está Elisa?).

For all the behind-the-scenes, exclusive video and photo galleries of this new original production, viewers can visit Telemundo.com, as well as follow it on Twitter @MaidEnManhattan and Facebook.com/UnaMaidenManhattan. The novela is based on the movie “Maid in Manhattan”, produced by Revolution Studios and distributed by SPT.